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However, the analysts and critics pointed out that comparing these figures directly is misleading due to differing reporting conventions. For example, Black Widow’s $80.3 million includes a three-day total, while Shang-Chi’s numbers include four days, making precise comparisons tricky. Still, the performance is notable, especially given the lack of China release—an intended major market for the film—and the general reluctance of audiences to return to theaters in full force.
Industry Opinions and Discrepancies
Scott Mendelsohn, a film analyst, initially suggested Shang-Chi might be the best Labor Day opening or at least a record-breaker for the holiday. But shortly afterward, he and others adjusted their stance, emphasizing the movie’s solid but not extraordinary performance.